Kim McGuiness teamed up with Newcastle Eagles stars Darius Defoe, Sauveur Kande, Kendall Currence and Tierra Hodges in a special workshop with pupils from St Paul’s Church of England Primary and the charity Show Racism the Red Card.
The workshops aim to educate the next generation, promote inclusion and tackle racism.
Visiting the Eagles’ Vertu Motors Arena home, McGuiness and pupils had a chance to see the team’s latest Super League trophy to celebrate their recent success.
McGuinness is supporting charities and grassroots organisations who bring people together through the Mayor’s Opportunity Fund, following disorder in the region last summer.
Comment by Kim McGuinness
“The North East is a proud region and we are known for being warm, friendly, welcoming people. However we saw last summer how division can undermine that spirit, and as the region’s mayor, I’m determined we work with our young people to stamp out racism for good.
“That’s why I support show Racism the Red Card and community groups who are working to bring people together. It was a privilege to work with the Eagles to promote unity and success – they are fantastic ambassadors for our region.”
Paul Kearns, Director of Operations at Show Racism the Red Card, said:
“Show Racism the Red Card is thrilled to continue our incredible partnership with the Newcastle Eagles. Sport is a powerful driver of social change, and last year’s riots served as a stark reminder of the work still needed to ensure the North East remains a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
“The Newcastle Eagles have been long-standing supporters of our mission, standing shoulder to shoulder with us to make it clear that racism has no place in the North East. Collaborating with community leaders like the Eagles and the North East Mayor is vital to our mission of educating the next generation and building a North East free from prejudice.”
Paul Blake, Managing Director of Newcastle Eagles, said:
“We are always proud to work closely with both Show Racism The Red Card and our North East Mayor Kim McGuinness in continuing to promote the message of inclusivity in our regional community. Basketball as a sport prides itself on its inclusive nature and we want to make sure as a club we are doing everything we can to make sure that our sport welcomes the whole community.”
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